What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Swanston Street and Lilydale?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanston Street to Lilydale station. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Lilydale Station/West William St via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Lilydale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Lilydale Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Lilydale?

The distance between Swanston Street and Lilydale is 39 km. The road distance is 41.1 km.

How do I travel from Swanston Street to Lilydale without a car?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Lilydale bus from?

Swanston Street to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Lilydale train from?

Swanston Street to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Swanston Street to Lilydale?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Swanston Street to Lilydale bus arrive?

Swanston Street to Lilydale bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Where does the Swanston Street to Lilydale train arrive?

Swanston Street to Lilydale train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lilydale Station.

Can I drive from Swanston Street to Lilydale?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanston Street to Lilydale is 41 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Swanston Street to Lilydale.

Where can I stay near Lilydale?

There are 673+ hotels available in Lilydale.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanston Street to Lilydale by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 1m
$6
Line 907 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
1h 59m
$12
Drive 41.1 km
1. Drive from Swanston Street to Lilydalecar 41.1 km
34 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Lilydaletaxi 41.1 km
34 min
$95–120
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Hyatt Melbourne to Lilydaleshuttle Red Route / ...
45 min
$78

Swanston Street to Lilydale by train

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Distance: 38.7 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Swanston Street, VIC, Australia and Lilydale, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Lilydale Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Lilydale Station/West William St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy in around 1h 59m.

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